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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.43, 935.42 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.43, 935.42 and 238.95 is: 358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.43 : 935.42 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.43/935.42 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.43x = 935.42 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.43x = 223,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,517.41/623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.53

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